basics Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a statement of fundamental facts or principles
   rudiments.
   
2. noun principles from which other truths can be derived
   fundamentals; fundamental principle; bedrock; basic principle.
   
   • first you must learn the fundamentals
   • let's get down to basics
3. noun a popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn; an acronym for beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code; no longer in general use
   BASIC.
   
4. noun (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
   staple; basic.
   

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